Just thought I'd recommend the pack of very nicely produced cycle maps for Essex what I got for my birthday. Details at http://www.realessex.co.uk and follow the link on the home page, and nb there is an embedded link to a PDF example which is at
Mind you, people from the S and SE of Essex might be offended that they are noticeably missed out, with all nine maps covering mid, NE and NW Essex, so no routes around Basildon, Thurrock, Tilbury, Southend, Rochford, Burnham or Bradwell.
Just thought I'd recommend the pack of very nicely produced cycle maps for Essex what I got for my birthday. Details at http://www.realessex.co.uk and follow the link on the home page, and nb there is an embedded link to a PDF example which is at
A couple more routes in central Essex and some in Suffolk <http://www.eminent.demon.co.uk/rides/index.htm> But beware the pubs aren't what they used to be 🙁 (Except the [censored] at Brent Eleigh is still excellent.)
-- PETER FOX Not the same since the bookshop idea was shelved [email hidden] www.eminent.demon.co.uk - Lots for cyclists